Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon warned bus companies to ensure passenger safety after issuing show-cause orders against several drivers and operators who allegedly endangered their passengers. In a statement on Wednesday, April 16, Dizon said bus lines that ignore...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has allowed the sale, distribution, and advertising of vape products on e-commerce and other digital platforms, provided that sellers require buyers to register first to prevent minors from purchasing. Under Department Administrative Order (DAO) No. 25-04,...
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque said the Philippines is “business as usual” as it awaits potential changes once the 90-day temporary suspension on reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on all foreign-source goods is lifted. US President Donald...
DTI AND ASEAN BAC PH TAKE THE FIRST STEPS FOR AN ASEAN CENTER FOR MSME DEVELOPMENT. In the meeting last April 8, 2025 at the DTI for the planned ASEAN Centre for MSME Development are (from left) ASEAN Business Advisory Council Philippines (ASEAN BAC PH) Executive Director Gil Gonzales Director...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) have revamped the National Evaluation Policy Framework (NEPF), introducing stronger oversight and stricter standards for ethical and transparent evaluation of government programs. On...
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) issued a show cause order against a shipping company, asking it to explain the alleged overloading of passengers of its Romblon-bound vessel on Sunday, April 13. Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon ordered the investigation and...
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a meeting on the sidelines of the NATO foreign ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Friday, April 4, 2025. (Nicolas Tucat, Pool Photo via AP) WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House's Office of Management and Budget has proposed gutting...
Brazil, the world’s leading meat exporter, is expected to significantly boost its export market this year due to rising demand from key trading partners, including the Philippines, which is battling the spread of animal diseases in its domestic production. In a report, the United States...
In response to the growing influx of tourists from China, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has expanded its language services by deploying Mandarin-speaking agents to enhance support for Chinese visitors. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco announced the initiative during an inter-agency...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has warned of potential supply strains if Excellent Energy Resources Inc.’s (EERI)’s natural gas plant faces a delay in power delivery. In a media briefing on April 14, Energy Assistant Secretary Mario Marasigan said that EERI, a joint venture between Meralco...
Source: Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has dropped its preliminary verdict on reserve prices that will prospectively guide investors on forward decision whether or not to inject capital in the next wave of renewable energy (RE) capacities to be offered in...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon said Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) will soon be home to another terminal, but instead of regular travelers, it will exclusively serve private jets and their high-profile passengers. In a radio interview over the weekend, Dizon...
